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The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03

Muldoon. segar maker is making big
fight for Alderman in the Six ID, and ] H.
Smith, our candidate for Board of Works
there will knock Schweiller out. We are
pretty sure to elect Moran and Barrett
Freeholders in the Seventh. Our Free
holders ticket in the Eighth is not COM
plete. Truck driver Martin Boyle has been
nominated. The other candidate is to be
nominated Monday nisht. Ia the Tenth
we shall elect Stephen d. Smith, painter,
and baker eau to the County Board. :"
Mr.. Devlin said, too. that the United
Labor Party proposes to make an agrees
siye campaign. They are arranging for an
open air meeting in the Second District. A
mass meeting to ratlfy the First Dis rict
ticket will be held at st. Aloysius Hall, in
Grand street tomorrow evening. Tuesday
evening there will be Fourth District
ratification in Kessler's Hall.
1t leaked out incidentally that there is
something of rivalry between III. O. Led
erman and Trapper and the United Labor
Party. Mr.. Deylin said that neither is
recognized by his organization.
The Labor candidates are as follows:
First Assembly District-For Freehold
ers, William J. Haggart and J. W. Kaause;
for Alderman, William A. Greenwood;
for Police Commissioner, Thomas Hawkins;
for Constable, Phillip Adams.
Second District-For FreehoIders, John
Costello and James f. Kllroy; for Alder
man, John J. Minihan; for Fire Commits
sioner, John Guiton; for Constable, VIM.
Fullerton.
Third District-For Freeholders, Joseph
W. Griffin, and Edward J. McCaffrey; for
Police Commissioner, James N. Davis;
For Fire Commissioner, Robert Quinlan;
for Alderman William ] McAlyanah for
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
THE CAREER OF KISSANE.
THE ROMANCE OF Jim THE PER-
MAN,' IN REAL LIFE

A Murderer, EOrger, Thief, Wanted ali
Over the Country for Crime, who Is Ltv-
ing Under Another Name as q soofety
Leader In California.
SAN FRANmsco, April 2.-The case of
William Kissane, which is surrounded with
SO much mystery, and which was heard in
New York yesterday before Recorder
Smyth, has attracted much attention in
California, because of the assertion that he
is now known to be one of the most pro.
minent and wealthy citizens of California,
and is connected by marriage with many of
the leading families IN this city. Many
attempts have been made by the press Of
San Francisco to get at the facts. A pro-
minent gentleman of this city who knows
Kissane well, and who knew him in the
East and was one of his victims, gave to an
Associated Press reporter last night full
story of his career, Buppressing only the
name by which ne is now known in Cali
fornia Kissane is one of the most promi-
nent and wealthy citizens of Sonoma
County, and his half brother is prominent
attorney. Els connections by marriage
are all leading society people.
CLEVELAND, April 2-The s'Lsader" Of
this city will tell ato-morrew remarkable
story about Kissane. In the fall of 1852
he, with a party of confederates, chartered
the martha Washington an Ohio river
steamboat, and loaded her, apparently,
with valuable cargo. The steamer was
burned on the river and some lives were
lost, but the captain and officers escaped
A rich Columbus merchant named Burton
overheard Kissane and his partner make
remark that convinced him that the cargo
had been worthless and that the boat had
been chartered and fred to defraud the
insurance companies. Burton turned
amateur detective, went all over the coun-
try in search of evidence, became mona
maniac on the subject, spent his vast for
heaps of evidence. Kissane aud
the crew were arrested for con
spiracy and murder and it was shown that
they were the worst band of criminals that
ever invaded Ohio Burton testified fully
against them and verdict of mot guilty,
Sc, ured by trick of the lawyers, broke
the old mans heart and he died three days
after. Kissane was polished rascal. He
fed to Nicarauga after this and snbse-
quently went to California, where he aceu-
INFLATED large fortune and has become a
leader IN society there. There is still an
indictment against him in Helens, Ark,
for murder in connection with the burn
ing of the s.Martha Washington Z Kis-
sane was also arrested in August, 1851, for
S14, 600 forgery on the Chemical B Ink ia
New York, but IN some way escaped pEn-
ishmont. He is now. without disclosing
his identity, making offers through eoun-
sci to reimburse the bank on condition
that the bank will quash the indictments
pending against him.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
Rccter ward Finally Re.igus.

ENGLEwo GOD, April 2.-There was a new
turn yesterday in the Ward shooting cese
here. The wounded rector has been recov-
ering slowly for the last week or two from
his wound and his insane fit. Last night
he was able to send letter of resignation
to the vestry, which the vestry accepted.
The st. Pauls vestrymen had been hoping
for some time that the rector would resign.
AS one of the church members said, his
usefulness in Enelewood was gone. The
church would have to get a new rector to
maintain itself. Yet by the rules of the
Protestant Episcopsl system of gwen
meat, ualess the rector chose to resign the
vesrymen and the congregation had no
remedy but abssnteeism.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
An APRIL ROOF JOKE.
Some One who Tried TO Make the Undcr-
takers Laugh at Their Own Expense.

Some Ore who Tried to Make the Undcr-
takers Laugh at Their Own Expense.
Edward Hope, the we'll kno wn under
taker, received telegram Friiay from
South Orange, signed stP. Corrigan," di-
recting him to notify the undertakes of
the county to meet at the cemetery office,
corner of Erie and Ninth streets. at 4:3O p.
m. 1t was understood by Mr.. Hope and
the other undertakes who assembled at
the Office that the object of the meeting
was to hear the report of the undertakers'
committee appointed at their meeting on
Monday evening to wait on Bishop Wieger
and endeavor to have the rule established
by him some time ago, allowing only twelve
coaches at any funeral, abrogated, or at
least modified, as it has caused the under
takers considerable trouble and annoyance
to comply with it. 1t is understood that a
committee comprised of undertakes Dewitt
and O'Hafa, of Hoboken; James Murrer,
of Oakland avenue, with Rev Father CORR
gan and Ter Woert, went yesterday to South
Orange to consult with the Bishop on the
subject, and the telegram was supposed to
be from them. 1t was also stated
by one Of the undertakers that Bishop Wig
yer Was TO meet LuGlH lD6 cemetery OH e
WITT view to a settlement of the diff
Guilty The following undertakers arrived
at the Office OF Is p, m. Messrs. Hope,
Parslow, Bert Crane, CoRnin. McNulty,
Faherty, Moran and Kleber. Undertaken
Coyle, who may have been up to the joke,
sent his regrets at being too busy to attend.
Undertaken O'Hara, one of the committee,
was notified to attend, but he enquired
whether the other undertakes had assem-
bled yet. and on Icing answered that they
were waiting in the Office, he told them TO
stay there. After waiting until 80
o'clock. and the Bishop, who is remarkably
prompt in keeping appointments, not hav-
ing yet arrived, it was suggested by Mr.. Ma
lone, secretary of the cemeteries, who was
kept from his dinner by the announcement
of the meeting that it was the first of April.
The undertakers eyed one another with
suspicion, and some of them thought it an
excellent joke, though others were very
much inclined to be mad. Edward Hope
repaired to thu residence of III or. De Con-
clio near by and insisted to the girl, who
opened the door, that the Bishop was
there. He was positively informed. how
ever, that such was not the case. Some of
the "boys" offered to 'sset 'em up" if the
matter were kept quiet; but it somehow
leaked out! II it was a joke--as is gener-
ally suppossd-it was good one on the
staid and s,lemn-faced funeral directors,
who, by the way, are capital hands them
selves at perpetuating jokes on Others.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
1ELRGRAPHIo sREgrrxES.
The Lntest InfOrmat on Sent te the Ne '
by The Associated Prses.

The Lntest InfSrmat on Sent to the Ne '
by the Associated Prses.
The ST. Louis nine defeated the Syracuse ssars
in game at SIS. Louis yesterday, bya score Of
to 2.
Another victim was taken from the ruins OF tAs
Richmond Hotel Al Buffalo. The body is that OF
Mr.. Boyd, IL is supposed.
FW. Foster, Greenfeld's ex-Town Treasurer,
convicted OF embezzting $4,000 of the Fown's
funds, WAS yesterday sentenced to five years
hard labor in the Greenfield House OF Oorresticn
The physicians who made the autopsy of ths
body OF MIS- Ida Wade. VINO died on board shis
al the Brooklyn docEs on Friday, believe thas ths
woman committed suicide.
Dr. Charles Brull, prominent citizen OF Avoea,
Wis.,, was arrested yesterday charged vita ths
murder of his wife.
Harry Wilkes trotted milo in San HrAnciseo.
yesterday. in 2.lSla. beating his owa record BY a
second aud quarter
The Pittsbarg aud Buffalo teams opened the bali
season IN Pit'sours yesterday, tbs ans res1lang
in u score OF Ii to in favor OF Pitssb0sg.
At indianapolis. yesterday, thu Cincian4it ASA
eiatiOn's niue defeated the Indianapolis L,azas
team by SO 'r at 9 SOD.
Mos johanna Meyers aged IS years. committed
suicide in Astoria. L. l.. yesterday.
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PERSONAL

Mr.. thomas Hargen. of Jackson Place, is in
Europe on business.
Michael hughes. of 50 Brunswick street, is in
Dover on little pleasure trap.
Miss Bel English, of Pacific avenue has been
visiting friends in New Haven
Mr. Frances and his son. Harry, of the old Der
gen Road, contemplate q tfip to France in.May.
Miss Kate SimpsoH, Stamford, Conn, is visit
ing the Misses Senumaun. of Communism avenue
House surgeon E Gof OF Christ Hospital. has
resigned TO- the purpose Of returning to Rhod Is
land aud building up private practices.
Mrs. Ledingbam. OF Newars, leciured on "Sir
Walter Scott" at Mrs. augustus Creveling's resi
deuce. No. $50 Jersey avenue. last Tuesday even
ing-
Mr.. william Spe tkmau aud Miss Jennie Dun
ha d, formerly If Greenyile. will be married in
New YorA in May. and resarn TO dFsenyiile 70 re-
side permanently.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
4 TALE OF rwo CITIES.
sarah Mulhern,s Love Story and Her
Search for Lewis Crane.

About eight o'clock last evening a sad
faced little girl about nine years old en-
tered Judge Weedes Office and in lisping
voice asked his Honor:
"Jedge, Sarah wants to know have you
heard anything from Mr.. Crane?"e
The Judge answered that he had not, and
she commenced to cry as she turned to
leave the Office. When the door had closed
the Judge told the fol owing story:
about the 18th of March very pretty
Young woman about eighteen years old
came to my Office and asked if / could
not have one Lewis Crane arrested for
breach of promise. She said th at her name
was Sarah Malhern, aud she ha d been en-
ployed by Mr.. Parker, on the Hill, for a
year or more previous to that date. Among
her employers visitors was q very nice
young man named Lewis Crane, who fell
in love with her after two or three
visits to the Parker domicile She had
reciprocal his affections and CONNIE need
to keep company With him. About ten
months ago he had proposed marriage to
her and she had consented to become his
wife. She loved more wisely than we'll.
for tDr5e or LOur months ar5ef that ne was
very attentive, and then he suddenly beg IN
to grow cold toward her, finally deserving
her altogether. She had managed, By a
good deal of stratagem, to learn where he
lived in Newark, and seeing that her con-
dition could no longer be concealed she
went to that city in search of her lover, but
failed to find him. Sac then called on
Lawyer julius Fitzgerald and told HIM her
story. He referred her to the Poormaster
of Newa /, who in turn gave her letter to
Poormast Hewitt, of Jersey City. Mr.
Hewitt is ued a warrant for Cranes arrest
and gave it to Constable Daily to serve. On
the twenty-second of March | received
notice from Hewitt that he had found
Crane living at rs Park street, Newark,
and by the same mail I got another
letter from a lawyer named Frank
Bradener whom Crane had retained as
counsel. The lawyer said he would pro-
duce his client before me at one day no
tice. wrote telling him that I wanted
Crane on the following Wednesday. That
little girl who just went out is Sarah's
youngest sister who is stopping with her
friends. They are orphans, and as one
is unable to do any work and the little one
is so young. their condition is certainly de-
plorable. II we are fortunate enough to
catch the author Of all the trouble he'll go
up sure as my name is Weed, and doI
you forget it.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
Ate His Frtend,s Cheek.

Thomas Mead. of 518 Henderson street,
was at one time one of Buffalo Bills cow
boys. Lately he has been living quietly in
this city. He met William Harris. of All
Henderson street, last nigat, when he sud-
denly developed his old propensity for
fight He and William became involv 4 in
row at once. Several blows were ex-
changed, when Thomas took William by
the throat and bit large piece of flesh
from his cheek. Williams screams of pain
attracted the attention of Officer vanderzee,
who took an active hand in the strug gle.
At last, with the aid of his club, the of7icer
succeeded in getting Thomas to go to the
Second Precinct with him, where he was
locked up.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03

A Basis for joint Meeting-One 10 be
He'd-Hew EsBOb" Davis Almost Came
Being Made Judge-who VIII be
Appointed.
TRENTON, April 2, [Speciall-It was ex-
pectsd that this week would have brought
to the knowledge of the people of the Hud-
son County, the names of the two new
Judges who are to sit upon the bench of
the County Cour 9. Judge John Brinkss-
lofts term has expired, and the contest for
his place. has been warm and exciting
one, and is even yet unsettled. The judge
himself would have appreciated a reap
pointment ; but that was put out of the
question early in the struggle, and for two
or three weeks it seems to have been an
understood thing, that he would have to
retire. Elk Assemblyman James q. Clarke
and Court Interpreter Albert Hoffman
were active aspirants for the seat. Cover
nor Green is said to have declined to ap-
point Clsrke because of his too active par
ticiration in politics, and g Al Hoffman
seemed to be booked for the position, VIII en-
the Kerr crowd, and the police ring in Ho-
| boken, joined hands with others in an
effort to beat him. The Governors dispo-
sition was to Mr.. Hoffman, and it is even
said that the Governor had signed and
sealed the nomination for presentation to
| the Senate when Assemblyman Feeney
stepped up and asked for delay. The delay
seems to have been fatal to the courtly in
| terpreter, for there has been little talk of
| his selection this week. Wednesday it was
currently said that Alderman Robert Davis
had been selected This was not to remove
him from the sherifalty race ; but his
| friends thought that such mark of high
| favor would help to put the quietus on
many of the things said concerning Davis,
and in the Fall they intended to
withdraw him from the bench, and
put him in the political race. Sheriff
Heintze, whose term will then have ex-
pired, would probably have been urged
upon the Governor to fill the vacancy thus
to be made on the bench. Another story
is that Davis, having made up his mind
that he did not care to risk the chance of
defeat in the sheriffalty race, had changed
about with Clarke, taking the judgeship
and leaving the shrievaity nomination at
Clarke's disposal. The howl that went up
against Dayis's nomination was not alto
gether justified blu. it accomplished its
purpose, and Simon Kelly is the latest per-
son named
The promotion Of Judge McGill to the
Chancello1ship makes q vacancy in the
Presiding Judgeship. For this position ex-
Private Secretary Willard 9. Fiske was
named at one time; but he had not
been counsellor at law for five years, and
that ended all thought Of him, it is said.
He will be made member of the State
Board of Assessors, says Madame Rumor
Ex-Assemblyman John G. Besson, of Ho-
boken, and United States District Attorney
Job II. Lippincott are now mentioned for
the Judgeship. At this writing it is an
derstood that Mr.. Lippineott is the coming
man. He will resign both the positions he
holds-that of United States District Attor-
ney and of Counsel to the Freeholders-in
the event of his appointment. Next week
will tell the whole story. Ours.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
MR.. WINDEoKER,s DENIAL.
He DeGes any Man to Point 10 Wrong
Act.

Act.
ST have lived too long in this district,
and my character is too well known" said
Fire Commissioner Henry Windecker to a
SUNDAY MORNING News reporter last even
ing, ssto be affected by such stories as that
which the Journal published a day or two
ago. defy any man to put his finger on
anything that / have done that is not
right. The story was told for political eff
feet. 1 have advocated the purchase of the
fire hose in this city. because we should
patronize our home people when We can do
as we'll. Attic Lorillard fire, about which
there has been SO much talk, there was
more than fifty lengths of hose used It
was taxed to its utmost, and only three
pieces burst. I am a candidate for re-
election, and Intend to be elected. I had
served seventeen years in the Volunteer
Fire Dep rtment. have beaten my OPP
ponent. Mills, twice already; and do not
think that this story out of the whole cloth
will stand in the way of my beating him
again
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
a JOINT MEETING LIKELY.
Terms Partly Agreed Upon by the Caucus
Conference Committee.


Conference Committee.
TRENTON, April 2.-[SPEc1AL. IA Joint
meeting, for the election of District Court
Judges and other State officers to be
chosen in Joint meeting was not deemed
possible early in the week, hut it is likely
that one will be held Tuesday or Wednes-
day of next week Tho District Court
Judgeships were the bone of contention.
Vacancies exist, or are about to be, IN six
of these Judgeships The Democrats were
willing TO allow the Republicans to name
son; but the Republicans wanted to name
the man as well, for either the Trenton or
the Elizabeth Court.
Assemblyman Dickinson even made a
demand that Judge Randolph's successor
be named by the Republicans caucus. The
Democratic caucus would not concede any
more than the Camden and Paterson judg-
ships to the Republicans, and all hope of a
Joint Meeting was abandoned. Later in
the week however the two caucauses APP
pointed Conference Committees. Senators
Edwards and Wertz, and Assemblyman
Hudspeth and Barrett were appointed to
act on behalf of the Democratic caucus.
The Republican caucus delegated Sena-
tors Griggs and Gardner, and Assembly
men Dickinson and Oviatt. The Demo
cratic conferees would not consent to allow
the Republicans to displace G .lhooly, who,
it was conceded by both sides, had made
an excellent Judge; but it is not unlikely
that they will let the Republican caucus
select the Trenton District Court Judge.
Judge Randolph will be reappointed IN Jer-
sey City, though Assemblyman Heppen-
heimer is making an active push for the
place. As to the other positions, at the
disposal of Jsint meeting. an understand
ing has been reached by the conference
committees. The Republican conferees
have agreed to let the Democrats reappoint
Pilot Commissioners Thomas NegUs and
Simonson; and Patrick Farrelly to succeed
himself as State Reform School Trustee.
All other commissioners to be appointed in
Joint meeting are to be of the same politl-
cal party with the men who go out. Each
Member with the Senator is to appoint the
Commissioners of Deeds in his own district.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
Mad at the Judge.

About seven o'clock last evening q
woman who said her name was Mary Nc
earthly, called on Judge Weed and asked
that wirrant be issued for the arrest of
her husband, who, she claimed, had been
beating her brutally. She had been drink
ing, and as she showed no marks of any
brutal treatment the judge refused to issue
the warrant. She left threatening ven
geanca.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
rhe Feener,s Great Rlow Oat.

st. Johns Il ii in being propped up
with patent steel Grace in order to make
it absolutely safe for the tremendous crowd
that will positively be on hand at the great
ball to be given by the John P. Feeney
Association tomorrow evseing. 1t is wise
precaution to take in view o the fact that
about all of Jersey City that ever finds
comment at ball will be on hand to dance
to the exquisite music that will be fur
nlshed by Prof. Holden's band.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
Fifth Dlstrier Nominations.

The Fifth District Democratic Coaven-
ton was held at Browa's Hotel, Newark
avenue, last evening. 1t was presided
over by join Edlestein. The convention
endorsed the nomination of Thomas V.
Gator, for Alderman; and Benjamin Van
Keuren, for Board of sPublic Works; aud
Nominated for Fire Commissioner, Henry
Winlecker; r Justice IF the Peace, Adolf
plus Ma ten. Grretson and Mehan; for
F'eehpll,rs, William Pnrson AMI Charles
Ahrsns
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Tomorrow will be Judge McGill's last
day of service in the County Courts. His
resignation to accept the Oh ncellorship is
Of that date. The new law Judge will
open the Court of Sessions for the April
term. His nam 9 is Job H. Lippincott--or
will be-
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
Binnerty's Lucky FAN.

Edward Finnarty, laborer, fell from
the crowded platform of Greenville car
about half past seven o'clock last evening
as 1t was turning the sharp curve opposite
the ball ground. He landed on his head
and was stunned by the fall. He recov-
cred in few minutes aud walked the rest
of the way home unhurt except for a
slight scalp wound.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
Jennie Gade Held.

NEWARK, April 2-Jennie Gade, who was
arrested in Rutland, Vermont, after ran
ming away with s. Dr." Jones. for r5bbiny
her fellow boarders in Newark, had "a ex-
animation this afternoon. The courtroom
room was crowded, Asssmolyman Nc
Dertnitt defended her The Justice said that
only prima facle case had been made
sgunst her. He held her for the Grad
Jury, but reduced her bail from 81, 0ea to
x500
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
EIIaby RenOminate ted.

The Republican Freeholdes of the
Fourth District met at K IS G IS Ell Il,
Central avenue, last night aud rsnonina-
ted Freeholder ELIaoy.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
A Missing Girl.

Maggie Kelly. a thirseen- year-old girl, is
missing from her home, 234 Johnston ave-
nu, Lafayette. She attended st. Budgets
school, and left home last Tuesday morn
ing to go to her classroom She never
reached there. Her parents ars much ex-
ercised ABOUT her, and were searching the
towa last night. She wore dark dress,
Jersey, light bro wn sacque and blue
hood
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
Joseph Wnrrsn,. saies.

See Joseph Wren anctioneers adver-
tisemeot of the particuise sa e. of proper y
on Second Il Cottage SITS to b sold TO the
highest bidders to-morros at 2 pm.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-04-03
Bayonne's Heaviest Citizen Deaa

James Longweil, aged 40 years, died on
Friday last. He was SON ia-law of the
late John Hay, o. Bayonne, where he re
sided. He was Bayonne's heaviest citizen,
his weight being AIS pounds He will be
buried in New York Bay Cemetery to-day.
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! Terrible Catastrophe.

The Cunard steamer Scytli. beached
near Mino S Light, off Boston, last even
ing. Many lives were lost.